How to Install an Urn Fountain

It's easy to transform garden urns into fountains.

Urns have been around since Grecian times. They were used to store water, wine and other supplies. An urn is a container or vase with a base that is narrower than the top of the vessel. Any type of urn or garden container can be easily transformed into a fountain.

Things You'll Need

• Drill
• 1 1/2-inch drill bit
• Fountain kit
• Silicone sealer/adhesive
• Water
• GFI electrical outlet

Instructions

1. Choose a container. Scale can be important to the aesthetics of the fountain. Purchase a vessel that suits your space.

2. Drill a hole in the bottom of the urn large enough to fit the electrical cord through.

3. Put the pump from the kit inside of the container. If necessary, use a brick or stones to keep the pump from floating around inside the container.

4. Feed the electrical cord of the pump through the hole in the bottom of the urn.

5. Seal around the hole and cord with water proof silicone sealer. This will keep the water from leaking from the container. Let dry for 24 hours.

6. Test container for leaks after the 24-hour drying period.

7. Fill container with water until the pump is completely submerged.

8. Attach the cord to a GFI power supply outlet and turn on. The pump should start circulating the water in the fountain.

References

• Gardener's World: How to Make a Bubbling Urn Water Feature
• All Free Crafts: How to Make an Outdoor Water Fountain or Water Garden
• Article Click: 4 Easy Steps to Building an Urn Fountain